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Property Description
PRICED TO SELL! Check out this well built 1913 farm home with excellent bones and solid foundation. This home has been in the same family for 65 years! First floor has a dining room, living room, kitchen and full bathroom. Second floor has 3 bedrooms and a full bathroom. Large fenced in yard. Excellent equity play for a first time home buyer or a great BRRRR for the savvy investor! Seller looking to sell in as is condition, preferably for cash and a quick closing. Please be advised that This property will not qualify for FHA/VA financing.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 5681 N 42nd St
General
- Price: $115,000
- Taxes: $2,181 (2025)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MetroMLS_Milwaukee_Wirex
- MLS ID: 1965820
- Updated: 6/5/2026
- Added to Site: 4 day(s) ago
Interior
- Appliances: None
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 2
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
- Bedroom 1: 14 x 12, Upper Level
- Bedroom 2: 13 x 12, Upper Level
- Bedroom 3: 11 x 9, Upper Level
Other Rooms
- Living Room: 14 x 11, Main Level
- Kitchen: 16 x 12, Main Level
- Dining Room: 14 x 14, Main Level
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 1
Location
- County: Milwaukee
- Driving Directions: 42nd off silver spring
School Information
- School District: Milwaukee
Heating & Cooling
- Heating/Cooling: Other, Radiant
Utilities
- Water/Sewer: Municipal Sewer, Municipal Water
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: 1.5 Story, Victorian/Federal
- Exterior Const.: Other, Wood
- Basement Desc.: Full
- Square Feet: 1,230
- Year Built: 1913
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.18
- Zoning: rs6
Financial Considerations
- Tax Amount: $2,181
- Tax Year: 2025
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Schools
Schools serving 5681 N 42nd St
School District:Milwaukee School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Thurston Woods Campus 5966 North 35th Street, Milwaukee, WI 53209 | PK-8 | 0.6 mi |
Craig Montessori School 7667 West Congress Street, Milwaukee, WI 53218 | PK-8 | 2.8 mi |
Milwaukee German Immersion School 3778 North 82nd Street, Milwaukee, WI 53222 | PK-5 | 3.5 mi |
Carmen Middle/High School of Science and Technology, Northwest Campus 5496 North 72nd Street, Milwaukee, WI 53218 | 6-12 | 1.8 mi |
Milwaukee School of Languages 8400 West Burleigh Street, Milwaukee, WI 53222 | 6-12 | 4.1 mi |
Rufus King International Middle School 121 East Hadley Street, Milwaukee, WI 53212 | 6-8 | 4.5 mi |
Rufus King International High School 1801 West Olive Street, Milwaukee, WI 53209 | 9-12 | 2.5 mi |
Milwaukee High School of the Arts 2300 West Highland Avenue, Milwaukee, WI 53233 | 9-12 | 5.4 mi |
Bradley Technology & Trade High School 700 South 4th Street, Milwaukee, WI 53204 | 9-12 | 7.2 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 5681 N 42nd St
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
6/05/2026
Listed
$115,000
288.51%
MLS
3/16/2018
Sold
$29,600
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Public Record
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
Tax History
Tax History for 5681 N 42nd St
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2024
$1,848
—
$109,000
29%
2024
$1,848
20%
$84,400
23%
2023
$1,545
-5%
$68,400
—
2022
$1,629
29%
$68,400
35%
2021
$1,260
26%
$50,600
24%
2019
$1,001
1%
$40,800
—
2018
$989
-2%
$40,800
—
2017
$1,007
-4%
$40,800
4%
2016
$1,050
-16%
$39,200
-8%
2014
$1,244
-13%
$42,400
-14%
2013
$1,424
-8%
$49,100
-19%
2012
$1,552
—
$60,600
—
Disclaimer: Historical tax information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
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5681 N 42nd St, Milwaukee, WI 53209 (MLS# 1965820) is a Single Family property with 3 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. 5681 N 42nd St is currently listed for $115,000 and was received on June 05, 2026. Want to learn more about 5681 N 42nd St? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Milwaukee? You can browse all Milwaukee real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

